Historic New England

Cap

Cotton cap with simple embroidery and lace trim.

Date: 1855-1860

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28668

Accession Number: 1919.210

Plainweave linen, probably homespun; square construction with attached self-ruffle along front edge; tape ties; whipstitched at chin; additional drawstring for fitting run through center back self channel.

Date: 1800-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material)

GUSN: 28669

Accession Number: 1919.211

Pair of Cuffs

White cotton cuffs with lace trim.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 28670

Accession Number: 1919.212AB

Handkerchief

Plain handkerchief.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28672

Accession Number: 1919.213

Desk Set

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28673

Accession Number: 1919.216

Fan Box

Painted and lacquered wooden tube-shaped box; one end slides out; painted with medallions of women, birds and flowers in white, red and green, framed in black and gilt on tan ground; red base; black lacquered interior.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquering, painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28675

Accession Number: 1919.227

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28676

Accession Number: 1919.244

Hair

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: hair

GUSN: 28677

Accession Number: 1919.245

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small silver glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28678

Accession Number: 1919.248B

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28679

Accession Number: 1919.248C

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28680

Accession Number: 1919.248G

Box

Small paper box with cover containing small glass seed beads.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28681

Accession Number: 1919.248H

Wick

Bundle of wicks.

Maker: unknown

Material: textiles

GUSN: 28683

Accession Number: 1919.249

Flag

Service flag with red outline, white field, and tan star.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28685

Accession Number: 1919.253

Platter

Eight-sided platter painted with blue feather edge. Rim is impressed with unscalloped, ribbed pattern.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, hand-painted, molding (forming), glaze

GUSN: 28686

Accession Number: 1919.254

Nail

Two hand-wrought nails, different sizes. The large one still has a leather washer attached. In box labelled "hinge nails."

Date: ca. 1774

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28687

Accession Number: 1919.255

Portrait of a Man

Bust-length portrait of a man in black coat, white shirt, gold and ruby pin. Possibly a member of the Spofford Family of Haverhill, MA.

Date: 1825-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: canvas, oil paint (paint)

GUSN: 28688

Accession Number: 1919.258

Tablespoon

Silver tablespoon with a pointed downturned oval handle and a pointed oval bowl. Etched geometric pattern.

Date: 1790-1800

Maker: Moulton, William, 1772-1861 (Maker)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 28689

Accession Number: 1919.260

Purse

Small green wool knitted purse with white beading design; closes like envelope with small mother-of-pearl button.

Maker: unknown

Material: wool (hair)

GUSN: 28690

Accession Number: 1919.261

Underskirt or Petticoat

Light green silk with damask pattern of satin stripe enclosing c-scrolling band with floral sprays; quilted chevron and scalloped bands; smooth front with cartridge pleats at back; brown cotton waistband with hook and eye; white cotton printed with aubergine stripe with coral branch alternating with...

Date: 1840-1849

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), quilting, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28693

Accession Number: 1919.359

Hook

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28694

Accession Number: 1919.369

Spike

No description

Date: ca. 1698

Maker: unknown

Material: wrought, handmade, iron (metal)

GUSN: 28696

Accession Number: 1919.383

Plaister

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: palm fiber

GUSN: 28697

Accession Number: 1919.387

Knitting Needles

Pair of bone knitting needles.

Maker: unknown

Material: bone (material)

GUSN: 28698

Accession Number: 1919.392AB

Pair of Stockings

Plain; natural linen; subtle clock = diamond in pearl stitch; has been darned a lot at heel and toe.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: knitting (process), linen (material)

GUSN: 28700

Accession Number: 1919.398AB

Slippers

Pale blue silk satin, bound with cream grosgrain; no trim; round, narrow toe; square throat with drawstring; 4" vamp; no center back seam; sole has narrow waist; no heel; white leather & linen lining; no ribbon ties.

Date: 1845-1855

Maker: unknown

Material: stitching, leather, linen (material), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 28701

Accession Number: 1919.399AB

Skewer

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: iron (metal)

GUSN: 28456

Accession Number: 1918.1388

Pin

No description

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28458

Accession Number: 1918.1394

Hat Box

Leather hatbox with cover.

Maker: Baker, John B. (Maker)

Material: leather

GUSN: 28460

Accession Number: 1918.1402AB

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Alphabet/Pictorial sampler on natural linen ground. Polychrome silk threads. 2 1/2 inch wide floral vine border. Alphabet in top half with large scale flowering tree, birds, butterflies, dog, and potted flowers below. Three complete alphabets; "AEIOUY"; and Numbers: "1-9,0". Stitches used: cross sti...

Date: ca. 1835

Maker: Gough, M B (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28463

Accession Number: 1918.1412

Alphabet Sampler

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Polychromatic threads. Cross stitch border. Alphabets at top with geometric trees and birds beneath. Inscription at bottom. Alphabets: #1-missing J & U; #2-missing J & U; #3-missing J & U. Numbers: "1-12".

Date: 1772

Maker: Hulme, Ruth (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28464

Accession Number: 1918.1413

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Vertical rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Geometric floral border. Alphabet and numbers at top, verse below. Monochromatic-shades of green. 2 Alphabets: #1-complete #2-missing "J" Numbers:1-9; framed, under glass.

Date: 1797

Maker: Putnam, Martha, 1781- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28465

Accession Number: 1918.1415

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Floral border around square cross stitched inner border. Within this, flowers at four corners. Alphabets above verse below. Polychromatic. Alphabets: 3 complete alphabets Numbers: 1-10

Date: 1834

Maker: Lewis, Caroline, b. 1823 (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28466

Accession Number: 1918.1416

Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Alphabet/Verse Sampler. Square, natural linen ground. Alphabets in top third. Birds, trees and verse below. Three Alphabets: #1 missing "Y" "Z"; #2 and #3 complete Numbers 1-12

Date: 1837

Maker: Shorey, Mary E., 1825- (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 28468

Accession Number: 1918.1417

Pictorial Sampler

Sampler with ivory wool ground, with floral border enclosing windmill, well, Dutch town house, and dancing figures above, flowers, birds, tree and stags below. Polychromatic. (Motif: Joshua and Kaleb carrying a large bunch of grapes, symbolizing the blood of Christ, eternal life.)

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28469

Accession Number: 1918.1419

Pictorial Sampler

Cross-stitched pictoral sampler; ivory linen ground; depicts animal and figural motifs and floral designs; large scale parrot, horse, lamb, small scale dancing people, all surrounded by a floral border. (Motifs: Joshua and Kaleb holding grapes-symbolizes Chirst's blood and eternal life.)

Date: 1786

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering

GUSN: 28470

Accession Number: 1918.1420

Pictorial Sampler

Pictorial Sampler. Name, place and date on top, in Spanish, surrounded by a floral border. The majority of the sampler is given over to geometric and floral needlework patterns with animals (birds, horses, chickens, monkey, dogs), and people. Cream ground, polychromatic threads.

Date: 1851

Maker: Alvarez, Maria de la Luz Elegia (Embroiderer)

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28471

Accession Number: 1918.1421

Alphabet/Pictorial Sampler

Sampler on cream wool ground. Plain cross stitch border. Large scale Dutch town house with stepped gable roof on right. Two towers with tan/pink/blue horizontally striped flags located centrally. Flowers, animals and figures surround. Alphabet below. Polychromatic. Motifs: peacock-pride and vanity, ...

Date: 1812

Maker: unknown

Material: cross-stitching, embroidering, silk (textile), wool (textile)

GUSN: 28472

Accession Number: 1918.1422

Box

Black, round wooden box.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 28473

Accession Number: 1918.1430AB

Chair Table

Pine seat; maple; stained red.

Date: 1890-1918

Maker: unknown

Material: maple (wood), pine (wood), staining

GUSN: 28475

Accession Number: 1918.1432

Inkwell

Dark blue, teapot-shaped glass inkwell with remnants of tin cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), tin (metal)

GUSN: 28476

Accession Number: 1918.1434

Inkwell

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 28477

Accession Number: 1918.1435

Tray

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28478

Accession Number: 1918.1437

Container

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware

GUSN: 28479

Accession Number: 1918.1438

Saucepan

No description

Maker: unknown

Material: tin (metal)

GUSN: 28480

Accession Number: 1918.1439

Cup

Large, redware ovoid-shaped drinking cup with strap handle. Dark brown or black glaze.

Maker: unknown

Material: earthenware, redware, glazing (coating)

GUSN: 28481

Accession Number: 1918.1443

Preserving Jar

Brown and gold mottled glaze; flared lip.

Date: 1850-1860

Maker: unknown

Material: glaze, enamel (fused coating), stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 28482

Accession Number: 1918.1444

Mug

Stoneware ceramic mug.

Maker: unknown

Material: stoneware (pottery)

GUSN: 28483

Accession Number: 1918.1445

Match Holder

Porcelain match holder.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 28484

Accession Number: 1918.1446AB

Pincushion

Small round pincushion with embroidered floral designs on a black background; border of white background overlaid with green vines going around the middle.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 28485

Accession Number: 1918.1447

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